16-Cylinder Car Combinations: The Wildest Two-Car Garage Picks

Every so often, a staff member’s question sparks an inspiring weekly list. This time, it was Nate Petroelje. His initial query focused on favorite two-car solutions with a combined total of sixteen cylinders. Quick-thinking contributors identified an EV loophole, while others pushed the boundaries so far that Nate abandoned the two-car rule entirely. His response? “A Lamborghini Countach, a Honda Civic Si, and 31 Chevy Bolts is not the flex you think it is, guys.” — Grumpy Nate

It’s the kind of automotive chaos that defines any gathering of car enthusiasts. We won’t apologize for the creativity—or the chaos. Below are the standout selections from our team, and we invite you to share your own in the comments!

Eric Weiner’s Garage: V-12 Grandeur Meets Rally-Bred Excitement

My ideal garage houses cars that serve distinct purposes. They hit different notes. Since towing and off-roading aren’t priorities, utility takes a backseat. What matters most are space, comfort, quiet, and—at other times—fun, excitement, and sensory stimulation.

The Toyota Century checks all the boxes for the first set of needs. Generously appointed and spacious, it effortlessly hauls people while excelling on long road trips and city commutes. Who wouldn’t want to arrive at dinner or work feeling like a Japanese auto executive in the peak of the bubble economy?

For the second set of needs, there’s something undeniably funky and rugged about Alpine’s rear-engine A110. The French snarl of a tuned Renault engine, paired with a durability that made these cars legends in 1960s rally competition, is irresistible. Each morning, I’d open the garage door unsure whether to shout “Ikuzo!” or “Vive la France!”

Sajeev Mehta’s Dream Pair: ’90s Supercar and Electric Luxury

My combination will feature a ’90s supercar and a Cadillac Lyriq-V Premium in Emerald Lake Metallic. I recently drove the Cadillac, and it does everything one could ask for: a refined rocketship with ample space for passengers and cargo. Why not aim for the stars and pair it with a Cizeta-Moroder V16T? Either vehicle would be an incredible place to listen to Giorgio Moroder’s digitally perfected music.

Isaac Shapiro’s Wagon, Track Star, and Classic: A Cylinder-Balanced Trio

Starting with the highest cylinder count, car number one is an Audi RS 6. I’ve recently converted to wagons, and the C6-generation model, with its five-liter V-10, uses up most of my cylinder allocation. With 570 hp, the next two cars need to balance the equation.

Car number two is a KAMM 912. Lightweight and packing four cylinders, it’s perfect for track days and country roads. With two cylinders remaining, car number three has to be a Citroën 2CV. We’ve owned one before, and I love its absolute simplicity. It’s ideal for slow drives and carefree adventures.